The Official Writing Challenge
BACK TO
CHALLENGE
MAIN
INSTRUCTIONS
how it works
submission rules
guidelines for
choosing a level
ENTRIES
submit your entry
read current entries
read past entries
challenge winners
Our Daily Devotional HERE
Place it on your site or
receive it daily by email.


TRUST JESUS TODAY

  • Share
  • how it works
  • Submit
Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Control (01/30/06)
Grave disappointment, pain and loss,
Depression, fear, within my soul,
As doubts begin to reign across
Events outside of my control.

I dare not open up, to speak
Of agony which fills my heart.
Tough changes hard to face - so weak.
A great life crumbled, fell apart.

The anesthesia calls my name,
Restriction beckons, I obey.
Distraction from deep inner pain.
And I begin to waste away.

I reason this won’t last for long,
A temporary crutch for soul.
Don’t view this deprivation wrong.
I’m simply reaching for control.

Declining weight, a high for me.
I see this sickness as my friend,
Although, in truth, the enemy.
Will such destruction ever end?

Fall victim to deception’s voice,
Delusion does not satisfy.
To stay or leave, must make the choice.
Inspired, find the will to try.

Illusion of it all exposed,
Antagonist has mocked my soul.
To rival I am now opposed,
But foe is in complete control.

Despair arises, time to face
Confusion, chaos deep inside.
Denial now with truth replace;
From what is real, no longer hide.

Determination rises up,
Prepare myself for crucial fight.
Of counterfeit I’ve had enough.
I forge ahead with all my might.

Need courage now to conquer this
And stamina within my soul.
I pray and find my strength in His.
I let my Lord be in control.

Feel hopeful with Him in command,
Convinced His love will calm my fears.
I rest inside His healing hand
As pain reveals itself in tears.

Companion never leaves my side;
Beside me when I face defeat.
Does not give up although I slide;
He’s constant, faithful, my retreat.

Performs His healing work in me.
Contentment occupies my soul.
I trust I will someday be free.
No longer need to seek control.

His strength my weaknesses replace
Enables me to forward go.
In humbleness, receive His grace
His favor overwhelms me so.

Leave harmful practices behind,
Feel healthy, free and whole again.
Through journey I have been refined.
Proceed with peace and joy within.

I revel in this blessed time
And gratitude pervades my soul.
To safeguard this new life of mine,
I’ll let my Lord retain control.
The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
If you died today, are you absolutely certain that you would go to heaven? You can be right now. CLICK HERE

JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.
This article has been read 1356 times
Member Comments
Member
Date
Linda Watson Owen
02/06/06
I am in awe. This wonderful poem is obviously authored by someone who has a deep and beautiful understanding of great personal need and great divine healing. What an inspiration to put control into the Savior's hands! This one will stay with me.
Beth Muehlhausen
02/06/06
This is a masterpiece. Very deep, very powerful, very inspiring! I will remember your message - especially how "determination" was crucial to turn the tide. God was there, waiting to resurrect all that pain on the other side! All praise and glory and honor to Him for being IN CONTROL!!!
Jan Ackerson
02/11/06
What a gift this poet has, and what a gift this poem is!
Cassie Memmer
02/11/06
This is beautiful, bittersweet, and truth. He is in control. This is excellent and from the heart. God bless you.
Carla Feagans
02/11/06
Wow. Just, Wow.

This was a wonderful journey, from the depths of despair to God's amazing hope and strength.

Wonderful ebb and flow, wonderful transition, so subtle and yet so powerful, from the misery to the joy.

It is when we are weak, we are strong.

EXCELLENT! Very well done!
Beth Muehlhausen
02/13/06
Had to post again, Laurie! Congrats on the "highly commended" status!! WAY TO GO! :-)
Pat Guy
02/13/06
Laurie - this was one of my personal favorites. It shows great talent and a gift. Beautiful - just beautiful!
Linda Watson Owen
02/13/06
I just have to post again too, Laurie! I'm so thrilled to see your poem and your name on the winners' list this week!! This one is very special indeed. I hope and pray that many read it and are as encouraged and blessed as I have been! God's hand is on your pen, dear friend!
Brandi Roberts
02/13/06
Wow! This was a powerful entry! Not a surprise to see it in the top 5! Well done Laurie!
Val Clark
02/15/06
What an awesome journey through the stages and depth and despair of illness to health, physical and spiritual. And not a forced rhyme to be seen. Well done. Yeggy
Karen Polk
10/16/06

This is an incredible poem! Having been on the same journey, I so hear your heart and know the true hope as well. Congrats to you for making that hope so clear. This poem is a definite testimony of a second chance at life when we give God control.
Thanks for writing it!